If you are shopping for someone who would rather have a perfect chocolate truffle or a custom-decorated cake than a gift card, Sacramento has two local shops that make that easy. Both ship locally and take custom orders well in advance of the holidays. The Amazon picks at the end of this guide are supplemental additions that work alongside the local options — not replacements for them.
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Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates & Desserts
Ginger Elizabeth operates two locations: one at 2413 J Street in Midtown Sacramento (Tuesday through Thursday 10 AM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM) and one at 2770 E Bidwell Street in Folsom (Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 8 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM). Both are closed Mondays.
The shop is built around artisan chocolate and confections. The online store lists a 12-piece classic macaron box at $35, a 24-piece chocolate box starting at $60, and a 48-piece collection at $98 — all verified prices from their website. For smaller budgets, individual items like a vanilla bean toffee almond dessert bar ($10) and a 6-piece chocolate box ($20.50) are available. Gift boxes can be shipped, and the shop notes seasonal soft serve, pastries, and drinks available in-store at both locations.
If you are buying for someone who takes their chocolate seriously, Ginger Elizabeth is the right call. The chocolate work is precise — this is not the grocery store confection aisle. Phone is (916) 706-1738. Full shop and holiday items at gingerelizabeth.com.
Freeport Bakery
Freeport Bakery is at 2966 Freeport Boulevard in Sacramento, in the Curtis Park neighborhood south of Land Park. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; closed Mondays.
The bakery specializes in custom cakes, fresh fruit tarts, and seasonal pastries. For the holidays, the site highlights a harvest decorated cake, pumpkin cheesecake, and assorted cookies and cupcakes. Online orders require 48 hours’ notice, which means placing your order well before December 23 for a Christmas delivery or pickup. Phone is (916) 442-4256. Full menu and ordering at freeportbakery.com.
The bakery suits a different kind of recipient than Ginger Elizabeth — someone who wants a whole cake for a holiday gathering rather than a chocolate gift box. A custom-decorated cake from Freeport is a Sacramento gift that travels well locally and photographs well at the table.
Amazon Picks to Complete the Gift
For recipients outside Sacramento or for adding to a local purchase, these ship with Prime:
- Dark chocolate assortment box — A solid complement to local truffles or as a standalone gift. Search Amazon for dark chocolate gift boxes
- Premium hot chocolate set — Useful through January, pairs well with any pastry gift. Search Amazon for hot chocolate gift sets
- Macaron tin or tower — For recipients who can’t get to Ginger Elizabeth in person. Search Amazon for macaron gift boxes
When to Order
Both local shops fill up in December. Freeport Bakery’s 48-hour online order notice is a minimum, not a guarantee during peak season — if you want a custom cake for Christmas week, call or order by December 10. Ginger Elizabeth’s gift boxes ship locally and are available in-store, but the larger holiday boxes and special items tend to sell through before mid-December.
For pickup orders, Ginger Elizabeth’s Midtown J Street location closes at 8 PM on weekdays and 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, so there is room to pick up after a workday through most of December. Freeport’s Saturday close of 5:30 PM is earlier than it sounds — plan accordingly if you are shopping on a weekend.
Bottom Line
For artisan chocolate and confections: Ginger Elizabeth at 2413 J Street in Midtown (or 2770 E Bidwell in Folsom). For custom cakes and fresh pastries: Freeport Bakery at 2966 Freeport Boulevard in Curtis Park. Both are independent Sacramento businesses, both are open through December, and both take custom orders with enough advance notice to make them viable holiday gifts rather than last-minute improvisation.
